Insights From a Mompreneur: Balancing Family, Clients and Ambitions

Discover the art and power of mompreneurship! In this episode, host Kelley Stevens speaks with Alex Steric, a private practice therapist who fearlessly embarked on the path of entrepreneurship while balancing the joys and challenges of motherhood. Follow her journey from the early weeks of establishing her private practice to navigating maternity leave, postpartum anxiety, and harmonizing work and family life. Prepare to be inspired as she unveils Thrive After Baby, an online community co-founded by Alex, offering transformative courses, personalized therapy, and coaching to empower new parents. Don’t miss out on her expert advice for launching your own course and stepping into your entrepreneurial potential!

Calling all fellow dreamers and doers! This next episode of The Private Practice Pro is sure to ignite your entrepreneurial spirit and inspire you to become the next great dad- or mompreneur. I sit down with Alex Steric, a private practice therapist who fearlessly embraced the path of entrepreneurship while gracefully navigating the joys and challenges of motherhood. Believe me when I tell you that her insights are pure gold.

First, we dive deep into Alex’s journey, starting with the early weeks of establishing her private practice. She shares candid details about the thought process, emotions, and experiences that shaped her path. One of the most inspiring aspects of Alex’s story is her unwavering commitment to finding balance. While juggling parenthood, relationships, and the demands of running a business is no easy feat, she provides valuable insights on how to make it work (and keep it enjoyable). The honesty with which she shares her journey through maternity leave, postpartum anxiety, and the challenges of transitioning back to work will resonate with every parent striving to find their equilibrium.

Did I mention that Alex co-founded Thrive After Baby, an online community dedicated to supporting and empowering new parents? Through courses, personalized therapy, and coaching, Thrive After Baby is a sanctuary for those navigating the rollercoaster ride of early parenthood; and Alex offers invaluable advice for therapists who wish to launch their own online courses, providing practical tips on building an audience and crafting a compelling message.

I hope you join us for this inspiring episode as we explore the art of nurturing your family, your business, and yourself!

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Alex is a mom of two and an LCSW in private practice with offices in Westlake Village and Ventura, CA. Alex specializes in working with new and expecting parents and women facing symptoms of anxiety, perfectionism, feelings of not enough, and trauma. She is certified in perinatal mental health (PMH-C) and utilizes Brainspotting in her work with clients. Alex also enjoys supervising associates and offers consultation to licensed therapists. She is also the co-founder of Thrive After Baby.

Website: alexstericlcsw.com
Instagram: @alexstericlcsw @thriveafterbaby
Email: [email protected]

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